Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission

CHECKLIST DEFINITIONS
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or less than the amount of light reflected from the surrounding surface, under both
natural and artificial lighting conditions and all weather conditions).
Non-Reflective Surface - Any surface which does not reflect light or produce glare.
Materials that produce glare and reflections include chrome, glass, mirrors, metallic
finishes and any highly polished surface.
Preferred Font Style - The Association for the Blind WA recommends a simple and
uncluttered font style such as San Serif, Univers, or Helvetica.
Ramp - An accessway with a slope/gradient steeper than 1:20. The Australian
Standards use 1:14 as the maximum slope/gradient suitable for a person in a
wheelchair.
Slip-Resistant - Any surface which provides traction for a wheelchair or a person
walking, in both wet and dry situations. For wet locations AS 1428.1 suggests:
concrete with abrasive or textured finish
concrete with exposed aggregate finish
bituminous concrete
natural stone with rough finish
paving bricks and special abrasive finish
slip-resistant tiles
For dry locations AS 1428.1 suggests:
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all materials suitable for wet conditions (above)
short-piled carpet
smooth flooring materials without high gloss or slippery finish or which have been
suitably treated.
Buildings and Facilities Checklist – Towards Best Practice (Aust Standards updated
February 2011) 3.57